Objective: To advocate against the annexation of the Philippines
Occupation: Owner of Carnegie Steel Company, Vice President of American Anti-Imperialism League, Philanthropist
Position on Issue:
Americanization of the Filipinos is unconstitutional because it is defying the Declaration of Independence's philosophy of "consent of the governed."
If annexed, the Philippines wouldn't even be a true part of the American democracy; the new "citizens" would not be given American rights.
The frustrated Filipinos would surely rebel.
The Filipinos are unassimilable to the United States.
The Philippines would not be profitable.
The annexation of the Philippines would only overextend and weaken the American empire.
The United States is in no position to rival the greatest world powers (i.e. Britain, France) in colonial conflicts abroad.
Reasons for Interest in Topic: As a figure in the American society and economy, it is in my best interest to lead the country in the right way, preferably towards a more isolationist path. I am also an active member of the American Anti-Imperialism league.
Allies: Mark Twain and Samuel Gompers are both in the American Anti-Imperialism League. Therefore, they would not support the annexation of the Philippines as well.
Anti-Imperialist
Objective: To advocate against the annexation of the Philippines
Occupation: Owner of Carnegie Steel Company, Vice President of American Anti-Imperialism League, Philanthropist
Position on Issue:
Reasons for Interest in Topic: As a figure in the American society and economy, it is in my best interest to lead the country in the right way, preferably towards a more isolationist path. I am also an active member of the American Anti-Imperialism league.
Allies: Mark Twain and Samuel Gompers are both in the American Anti-Imperialism League. Therefore, they would not support the annexation of the Philippines as well.
References:
"Andrew Carnegie." United States History. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Mar. 2011. <http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h981.html>.
Carnegie, Andrew. "Distant Possessions: The Parting of the Ways." Home Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Mar. 2011. <http://web.viu.ca/davies/h324war/carnegie.distant.1898.htm>.
Nasaw, David. Andrew Carnegie. New York: Penguin, 2007. Print.